Adolescents aged 13-24 represent 20% of new HIV diagnoses, highlighting significant testing inequities across demographics. The study found higher HIV testing odds among older students, those with ...

CD4 tests is strongly recommended as the preferred method to identify advanced HIV disease among people living with HIV, said the World Health Organization (WHO). The new recommendation is part of the ...

The test stick is swabbed along the upper and lower gum once and placed into the test tube for 20 minutes before reading the results. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approval ...

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that attacks the body’s immune system, making it vulnerable to all infections. One of the major concerns ...

The FDA has approved bioLytical Laboratories’ Insti HIV self test. The company touts it as the fastest home-use HIV test available in the U.S., with results in 60 seconds or less. BioLytical said the ...

Sedia's single-use, qualitative immunoassay, called the Asanté HIV-1/2 Oral Fluid Test, detects antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 using oral fluids in as little as 20 minutes and is intended for use by ...

The landscape of HIV prevention has undergone a profound transformation with significant advancements in medical interventions and a deeper understanding of how the virus spreads. These developments ...

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test for stool samples, until now recommended only for children, could be established as an additional test for diagnosing tuberculosis in adults living with ...